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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,223.76 and 1,591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,223.76 and 1,591.43 is: 2,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,223.76 = 1,591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,223.76 = 1,591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,223.76 × 1,591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 5,130,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,364.30/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.52

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